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General Electric is bringing its focus on energy to Oklahoma

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Those in the know in Oklahoma’s energy sector have long been familiar with General Electric’s role in the industry.

i2E-managed funds step into venture capital void for Oklahoma startups

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

There used to be a lot of discussion about the necessity and appropriateness of state-funded and directed venture capital programs.

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation gets $7.8 million grant

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A new $7.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help five Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists jump-start new projects over the next five years, support institutional core facilities, and pay for renovations to an animal facility.

Venue showcases Oklahoma entertainment industry at SXSW festival in Austin, Texas

The Oklahoman // Tuesday, March 12, 2013

After starting at the 2010 South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, the Buffalo Lounge spotlighting Oklahoma’s entertainment industry has grown every year. This year, more than 40 bands will take to two stages inside The 512 bar on Sixth Street.

Oklahoma City Entrepreneurs Develop Custom Radio App

The Oklahoman // Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Oklahoma City-based startup Buzzam started with a daydream that 30-year-old software developer Josh Wright had of being able to have a TV channel that only played movies from his personal collection of DVDs.

Oklahoma Ranks Sixth in wind power, Trade Association Says

Oklahoman // Thursday, January 31, 2013

The wind industry’s trade group, the American Wind Energy Association, said Oklahoma added more than 1,100 megawatts of wind power capacity in 2012. Oklahoma moved up from eighth place to sixth in the association’s rankings of state wind capacity

Innovators: i2E Inc. – Showcasing Oklahoma entrepreneurs

Journal Record // Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Business opportunities are growing for Oklahoma entrepreneurs at the upcoming annual South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals in Texas. Josh O’Brien, i2E Inc. spokesman, said the deadline for entries in the first stage of an elevator pitch contest managed by the nonprofit business support agency is Feb. 6. Finalists will try to convince investors of the brilliant profitability of their ideas March 11 before a live audience at The 512 Bar in Austin for prizes worth $10,000. The event is sponsored by the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, a partnership between i2E and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.

Oklahoma entrepreneur enjoys sharing his vision with students

Oklahoman // Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Dr. Craig Shimasaki, president and CEO of Moleculera Labs Inc., serial entrepreneur and adviser to multiple teams in Oklahoma's collegiate business plan competition, the Governor's Cup, says vision begins with the way we look at the world.

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation researcher gains lupus grant

Oklahoman // Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Lupus Foundation of America has funded a $110,000 grant for an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist to study the role of a specific protein.

Pipe project starts development of Will Rogers airport's east side

The Oklahoman // Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Miles from Airport Road and the side of Will Rogers World Airport most travelers see, workers have begun laying pipe for a series of utility projects that will pave the way for future development on the airport's east side.

Quad/Graphics rolls out new press, creates jobs in Oklahoma City

Oklahoman // Wednesday, September 26, 2012

With the press of a button Tuesday, Gov. Mary Fallin fired up the newest printing press at Quad/Graphics' Oklahoma City plant and essentially created 120 jobs.

Oklahoma City-based Selexys Pharmaceuticals wins investment, strikes $665 million deal

Friday, September 21, 2012

In what promises to be the biggest bioscience firm deal in state history, Oklahoma City-based Selexys Pharmaceuticals Corp. has struck an agreement that could lead to the company\\\'s acquisition for up to $665 million.

Oklahoma City Ranked No. 1 on Economic Strength

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Oklahoma City continues to attract attention for its low unemployment and high private-sector job growth, ranking No. 1 on the On Numbers Economic Index for the month of September.

Green: Hobby Lobby to keep growing

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Same-store sales at Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. are up about 9 percent this year and the company will have about 520 stores across the country by the end of the year, CEO David Green said Tuesday at the Idea Exchange, an event sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Innovators: Design Intelligence Inc.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Norman-based Design Intelligence Inc. has designed its first unmanned aerial vehicle for nonmilitary applications, company President James Grimsley said.

Nearly 90 Delegates to Represent Oklahoma at World’s Largest Conference for Biotechnology Industry Professionals

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Nearly 90 delegates from Oklahoma’s bioscience industry, including scientists, business leaders, educators and economic development officers from across the state, will represent Oklahoma at the BIO 2012 International Convention in Boston, Mass., next week (June 18 – 21).

GM deal an example of brownfield success

The Journal Record // Thursday, May 24, 2012

When the military closes a facility, it can often come with lots of contamination, making redevelopment difficult. In the case of the old General Motors plant in Midwest City, the military wanted to make sure it didn’t purchase contaminated commercial property.

Five state companies make Inner City 100

Friday, May 11, 2012

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and Fortune Magazine selected five Oklahoma companies for the 2012 Inner City 100, a list of the fastest-growing inner city companies in the country.

Oklahoma City Named Least-Costly City by KPMG Study

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Oklahoma City was named the least-costly city to do business among 13 midsized U.S. cities according to a study by KPMG LLP. Oklahoma City had a cost index of 95.5, representing business costs 4.5 percent below the U.S. national baseline of 100.0

Survey Finds OKC One of the Best Cities for Jobs in 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Manpower Group, an employment service firm, recently surveyed 18,000 employers across the country and tabbed Oklahoma City fourth in the their "Best City for Jobs in Spring of 2012". The metro area had a net employment outlook of 20 percent for the second quarter. In total, 24 percent of the OKC companies surveyed expected to increase hiring in the Spring.

New 'venture accelerator' firm aims to jump-start startups

Thursday, February 2, 2012

VentureSpur, a firm designed by three entrepreneurs who returned to their roots to nurture early-stage companies seeking to mature and attract capital, launched Wednesday in downtown Oklahoma City.

Quality Jobs Program boosts its numbers

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The state’s Quality Jobs Program is close to topping last year’s figures, and the program is just halfway through the 2012 fiscal year.

Will Rogers World Airport traffic up

Friday, January 13, 2012

Passenger traffic through Will Rogers World Airport for 2011 was up almost 3 percent over the previous year, Oklahoma City airport officials reported Thursday.

Oklahoma City-based Selexys Pharmaceuticals completes first-phase testing on sickle cell drug

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Oklahoma City's Selexys Pharmaceuticals biopharmaceutical company announced Monday that the drug it has developed to treat sickle cell anemia was successful in its first phase of human testing.

Oklahoma City Ranked No. 1 for Economic Security

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

MetroTrends released their annual Report Card on Economic Security and Oklahoma City was at the top of the class. The publication gave OKC an "A" and ranked it as the Best Metro in the U.S. for economic security. In the write up, the metro's area diverse economy was lauded, as well as the stable housing market.

Texas Oil-Field Services Company Moves to Oklahoma City

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Another energy company has moved into downtown Oklahoma City.
Flogistix LP, a leading oil and natural gas services provider, announced Monday it has opened its corporate headquarters at City Place, 204 N Robinson Ave.

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Launches New OKCChamber.com

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced the launch of a new OKCChamber.com, with a refreshed design and more interactive features for Chamber members.

Edmond #1 on CNBC's "10 Perfect Suburbs" List

Thursday, September 1, 2011
What makes a perfect suburb? We’re not talking about suspicious “Stepford Wives” perfect. No, for this list, we consulted Location, Inc., the data and analysis company and creator of the consumer reference site NeighborhoodScout .

Oklahoma Companies Fare Well in Heading to Market

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The stock market has been kind in 2011 to Oklahoma companies looking to go public.

OKC Appears Ahead of Regional Peers on Creative Cities International's "Vitality Index"

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
In a new study by Creative Cities International, Oklahoma City appears ahead of regional peers Kansas City, Houston, San Antonio and Tulsa in this first-ever attempt to take "a new look at what makes exciting cities - big or small - work, weighting cultural data equally with information on trends, costs, and demographic data."

Oklahoma City Named 2nd-Best Place to Start a Small Business

Friday, July 1, 2011

Along with an affordable cost of living and a high concentration of local investors, The Fiscal Times explains OKC's exciting environment for emerging companies as easy-to-succeed for entrepreneurs with a bevy of groundbreaking incentives alongside a strong economy, an expanding population, great "quality of life, revitalized downtown, and cultural activities, along with a talented workforce."

OKC’s Entrepreneurial Community to Host Special Event at Oklahoma’s Buffalo Lounge at South by Southwest Festival

Friday, March 4, 2011
Entrepreneurs from Oklahoma City’s interactive community will come together to host OpenBeta 6 as part of Oklahoma’s presence at the 2011 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festival taking place in Austin, TX this month.  

Manufacturers pledge to create 641 jobs

Thursday, November 4, 2010
Two makers of oil field and natural gas processing equipment pledge to create 641 new jobs over the next decade as part of the state's Quality Jobs program.

OKC Retailer Named a Harper’s Bazaar Style Leader

Monday, October 18, 2010
“Harper’s Bazaar” today announced Balliets, Oklahoma City’s premier women’s retailer, has been named a “Harper’s Bazaar Style Leader”.

Balliets joins the prestigious group of the best specialty stores in America, as chosen by the magazine’s editors and other important industry figures. 

Tinker group sees benefits from moving MRO work in-house

Monday, October 4, 2010
Tinker group sees benefits from moving MRO work in-house

An American City That's Getting It Right

Barron's // Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Normally we use this space to offer up examples of investment success.

But given the crises that local governments have been facing, — including declining tax rolls, rising demand for services, and widening budget gaps – we decided to shine the spotlight on a city that is defying the national trends.

So hats off to Oklahoma City.

Export figures place city among top 100

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Oklahoma City area produced $3.9 billion in exports in 2008, ranking it 63rd among the nation's 100 largest metro areas, according to a new report by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution.

Experts at the Oklahoma Aerospace Summit say the U.S. has the capability to become more energy conscious and more efficient

Monday, June 21, 2010

Worldwide, the craving for energy continues to increase, and the U.S. Department of Defense is one of its major consumers.

Strong Job Growth Continues in Oklahoma City

Monday, June 7, 2010
Oklahoma City landed at #11 on New Geography's "2010 Best Cities for Job Growth" list. With both recent and long-term upward trends in job growth, Oklahoma City continues to batter the recession - rather than the other way around.

Firm Expanding into 101K of Industrial Space

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Folsom, Calif.-based company will occupy space at 7501 SW 29th St. in the Will Rogers Business Park north of the Will Rogers World Airport, about one mile south of Reno Avenue off Council Road. The deal is for six years.

Bringing Low Business Costs to the Big Leagues: Oklahoma City #1 on KPMG Business Cost Survey

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Among U.S. metros of 1 million population or greater, Oklahoma City has the lowest business costs.

2010 Innovation South Awards

Friday, February 26, 2010

SB&D’s Innovation South Awards recognize what we believe are the most innovative programs, initiatives and projects in economic development in the South the previous calendar year. The Innovation Awards honor outstanding achievements by economic development agencies, utilities, public/private partnerships and government initiatives that truly embrace innovation in a way to further job generation and capital investment in the American South. Here are our winners for the 2009 calendar year.

Most-admired CEOs

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Outstanding leadership. Integrity. Commitment. Executives with these traits overflowed Thursday night in a room filled with the top minds of Oklahoma's business and nonprofit communities at The Journal Record's inaugural Oklahoma's Most-admired CEOs event.

Tissue maker has Oklahoma City plans

Thursday, February 18, 2010

A Georgia-based company that makes private-label tissue products will open a new plant in Oklahoma City in June, the company's first facility in the Southwest.

Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc. to Open 325,000 sq. ft. Facility in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CLU), a manufacturer and converter of tissue products for the private-label and away-from-home industries, will open a 325,000 sq. ft. facility at 50 N. Council Rd. in June 2010.

Cellu Tissue Holdings Inc. leases manufacturing space in OKC

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cellu Tissue Holdings Inc., a manufacturer and converter of tissue products for the private label and away-from-home industries, leased a 325,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 50 N Council Road.

Startup Weekend- From Idea to Launch in 54 Hours

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides the networking, resources, and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Startup Weekend’s motto: Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action.

Green standard: OMRF building earns kudos for sustainability

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

OKLAHOMA CITY – The human sustainability experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have learned a lot lately about saving both the environment and some green.

Developers making headway in Midtown

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Saving buildings is hard work these days, but that doesn’t mean Midtown revivalists have given up their quest.

Oklahoma City-based US Fleet Tracking to work Super Bowl, Winter Olympics

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Oklahoma City's US Fleet Tracking will provide GPS support for the 2010 Super Bowl and Pro Bowl, 2010 Winter Olympics, and 2010 World Equestrian Games.

Paycom launches hiring initiative

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Paycom just keeps growing.

Angel investors give companies wings to fly

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

All new companies start with an idea. When angel investors put their money into a company, they give that idea a chance to generate a business. These businesses generate revenue. That revenue generates jobs. Those jobs create revenue for Oklahoma.

Hitachi breaks ground on $15M expansion project

Monday, January 25, 2010

NORMAN – Gov. Brad Henry was happy to report that, for a change, bad news and the wind aren’t all that is sweeping down the plains these days.

Association recognizes honorees

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Two individuals and a community organization will be honored Thursday at the annual Evening of Excellence, presented by the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association. The black-tie dinner will be at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, starting with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.

First lady commends OKC diet initiative

Friday, January 22, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday highlighted Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett’s “This City Is Going on a Diet” initiative in a speech to a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington.

Not named in 'Extraordinary Measures' film, Oklahomans' efforts still are gaining attention local research served as inspiration but wasn't credited

Friday, January 22, 2010

The movie "Extraordinary Measures” features big-name stars, precocious child actors and life-and-death family drama "inspired by true events.”

Oklahoma City ranks in "100 Best Places to Work” with three high-ranking businesses

Friday, January 22, 2010

Fortune magazine’s latest "100 Best Places to Work” list provides more evidence that Oklahoma City has joined the ranks of big-league cities.

Downtown OKC releases strategic plan

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. on Wednesday released a 10-year strategic plan.

Downtown Oklahoma City group envisions growth

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. is reorganizing its staff as it enters a second decade as operator of the downtown business improvement district.

Great places to work: Okla. companies get high marks

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Judging by Fortune magazine's new job satisfaction survey, it's apparently not as hard to get up in the morning and go to work in Oklahoma City.

Air Force contract adds Oklahoma City jobs, services

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Oklahoma City-based Delaware Resource Group has been awarded a Command and Control training contract by the U.S. Air Force, company officials said Tuesday.

Hitachi to add Norman jobs

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Hitachi Computer Products America Inc. on Monday said it will expand its Norman facility with the construction of a new distribution center.

Oberstar tours highway construction sites

Friday, January 8, 2010

The United States should continue funding transportation investments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for another six years, the chairman of the U.S. House's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said Monday afternoon.

Construction rental company to open in OKC

Friday, November 20, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY - A Volvo Rents construction equipment rental company is scheduled to open in Oklahoma City on Jan. 1, and the local franchisee plans to open other sites in Tulsa and Wichita, Kan.

Facilities form partnership

Thursday, November 19, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY – The relationship between ProCure Proton Therapy Center and Integris Health is official.

Integris opens $100M cancer center in Oklahoma City

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Integris Cancer Institute of Oklahoma opened Wednesday as a $100 million center bringing together experts in research, care, prevention and treatment.

Study: Marketing Oklahoma economically benefits state

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Oklahoma secretary of commerce told a House committee Nov. 17 that right now is the best time to market Oklahoma.

Commerce official: Southern part of state to continue economic growth

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The southern portion of Oklahoma - near Ardmore, south to Texas - will see an influx of jobs, families and economic opportunities over the next decade, an official with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce said this week.

Workshop: Partnerships key to bioscience success

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY - A small bioscience company may make a revolutionary discovery that could alter the treatment course for a deadly disease.

Oklahoma City-based company signs up to create 90 quality jobs

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Oklahoma City-based Equipment Technology Inc. is planning to add 90 jobs during the next several years after joining the state's Quality Jobs program.

Capital West becomes Geary Securities

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY - Capital West Securities took up its new identity as Geary Securities on Monday, company President Keith Geary said.

Once-decrepit Oklahoma City street blooms into retail, restaurant area

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Just three years ago, the stretch of NW 9 just east of Broadway was a blighted mess lined with boarded up houses masked by overgrown brush and trees and homeless folks living in parked cars.

Oklahoma metro areas see growth in ’09 ranking

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Fewer job losses, lower foreclosure rates and benefits gained from the energy sector are some factors that helped both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro areas rise in their rankings on the Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities 2009 index.

Medical research partnership workshop offered in Oklahoma

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A workshop to help Oklahoma health researchers create partnerships with investors and pharmaceutical companies is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center, 655 Research Pkwy., Suite 100.

State ranked in top 25

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Site Selection magazine has placed Oklahoma at No. 18 on its Top Business Climate for 2009 list.

Oklahoma research scientists develop new tool

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Scientists at Oklahoma City biopharmaceutical company Pure Protein LLC have achieved a breakthrough that could have substantial applications for the $37 billion autoimmune disease market, transplantation, infectious diseases, cancer and other new disease targets, the company said.

Best Places' rankings validate state efforts

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Oklahoma City and Tulsa recently were ranked among the best places to launch a new business by editors at Fortune Small Business magazine in conjunction with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Quest Diagnostics to build $16 million medical lab

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Quest Diagnostics is a $7 billion company with laboratories across the country. But Chief Executive Officer Surya Mohapatra is the first to say the company's upcoming expansion in Oklahoma City is an exception to its current operations.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center named best place to work by The Scientist magazine

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Magazine's readers place Health Sciences campus at No. 4 among academic workplaces.

Oklahoma City,Tulsa make list of strong U.S. cities

Saturday, October 24, 2009

A survey of the country's strongest metro areas has put Oklahoma's two largest cities in the spotlight.

What Makes Oklahoma City Recession-Proof?

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Forbes.com has touted Oklahoma City as recession-proof. Other headlines from this year read "Oklahoma City Wins in Jobless Figures," "Economists Say State Could Dodge Downturn," "Economic Climate Leaves Clear Skies Ahead for Oklahoma." NPR's Scott Simon travels to Oklahoma City to discover why this town is considered to have such a stable economy.

One of the Top 5 Strongest Metro Economies

Friday, October 23, 2009
Recognizing our strong housing market and gross metropolitan product along with low unemployment rates, Oklahoma City landed at #3 on BusinessWeek's "Forty Strongest U.S. Metro Economies" list.

Jack in the Box plans to open four Oklahoma City-area locations

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Fast-food retailer Jack in the Box said Oct. 22 it is planning to expand its presence in the Oklahoma market by opening four Oklahoma City-area corporately owned locations along with two in the Tulsa area.

Profile ranks Oklahoma City best for startups

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Oklahoma City has another feather in its cap.

Even in the toughest of economies, the metro area has scored a victory in being picked as the top large city in which to launch a small business.

Legacy for Life likes life here in Oklahoma

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The state's cost of doing business, its economy and its appealing spot in the middle of the country enticed a Florida company to relocate to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma's startup deal pipeline is flowing

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I felt a sense of Oklahoma pride as 300 professional fund managers and economic development officers from across the nation gathered in our state last month for the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds annual conference...

The three-day conference focused on the significance of making angel capital and seed funds available to entrepreneurial startup companies.

For Oklahoma, this national conference was a huge success - attendance, speakers, topics covered and especially increased visibility for Oklahoma on the investing landscape...

It all goes to show that the deal flow pipeline in Oklahoma remains strong and is attracting national attention from savvy investors.

Fortune magazine names OKC as best place to launch business

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Fortune Small Business magazine and The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will release a list Oct. 14 that names the 2009 list of the 50 best places in the United States to launch a business. Topping the list is Oklahoma City as the top large city.

Incentives for Oklahoma companies wanting to increase operations continue to grow

Saturday, October 10, 2009

The bundle of business incentives available from the state's Commerce Department for companies that want to increase operations, add jobs or expand infrastructure is growing, even amid a recession that has cut into many companies' bottom line.

Oklahoma's i2E Wins Global Praise for State Startup Aid

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Oklahoma City-based i2E Inc. has earned international acclaim for its efforts to grow entrepreneurial businesses.
Tuesday, the company received an excellence award at the International Economic Development Council conference in Reno, Nev.

30 jobs expected in Oklahoma from KC-10 work

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The U.S. Air Force's new nine-year contract with Northrop Grumman Corp. for contractor logistics support for its KC-10 Extender refueling tanker aircraft should create about 30 jobs in Oklahoma.

Only American Unguator suppliers look to expand their operation

Friday, October 2, 2009

A piece of German technology sold by a Norman pharmaceutical company has sparked the need for expansion into the city's business park.

New York audience hears of Oklahoma's pluses

Friday, October 2, 2009

New York business leaders were encouraged to "discover the global and economic momentum in Oklahoma" Tuesday evening during a reception at the 21 Club in New York by the Oklahoma Fast Forward Team.

Oklahoma Wind Supply Chain Workshop set for October 15

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Find out how your manufacturing business can become part of the emerging wind industry supply chain.

New Report Provides Roadmap to Grow Oklahoma's Aerospace Industry

Monday, September 28, 2009

Protecting and enhancing Oklahoma's current aerospace industry and providing new opportunities to increase competitiveness are the focus of a new strategic report recently released by Oklahoma Aerospace Industry Partners.

Oklahomans tell Europe about state’s energy

Friday, September 25, 2009

State government and business officials are half a world away this week in an effort to attract new business to Oklahoma.

State study calls for strengthening aerospace sector

Friday, September 25, 2009

Oklahoma needs to mount a cooperative effort to retain and expand the aerospace industry, a state study has found.

Conference brings it home

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The presence of 300 venture capitalists in Oklahoma City this week is a rare opportunity to draw national attention to local business investment opportunities, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President Roy Williams said.

ProCure Proton Therapy Center opens to treat cancer patients

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Cancer patients have a new option for treatment. Monday, the Integris Cancer Institute of Oklahoma ProCure Proton Therapy Center opened for patients.

AARP names Oklahoma City's Express to best employer list

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Express Employment Professionals was recently named one of AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 for the second year in a row, according to Robert A. Funk, founder and CEO of Express.

Group plans conference

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds conference in Oklahoma City is Sept. 14-16 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel.

Open House Attracts Air Force, Community Leaders

Friday, September 4, 2009

Air Force leaders, Oklahoma state, county and local community officials gathered at Tinker Air Force Base Aug. 17 to celebrate the installation's newest addition, Bldg. 9001 in the Tinker Aerospace Complex.

Oklahoma City wins in jobless figures

The Oklahoman // Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Oklahoma City's 5.9 percent jobless rate for July remains the best in the country from a list of 372 metro areas with a population greater than 1 million, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.

OKC's love affair with Southwest.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

The long record of a close relationship between Oklahoma City and Southwest Airlines continues.

Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack to speak in OKC

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be the keynote speaker at the National Association of Seed Venture Funds annual conference on Sept. 14-16 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City.

Job searches easier in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Oklahoma City is among the 10 best cities in America to find a job, according to a new list released Tuesday in U.S. News Media Group's "Best Places" series.

Oklahoma situated well for rail line

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Transportation high-speed route would include Tulsa, Oklahoma City

Study shows residents' approval of Oklahoma City services

Monday, August 24, 2009

Oklahoma City residents are happy with their local government and getting happier, according to a recent survey.

Jobs may land in Stillwater

Friday, August 21, 2009

A "no" vote on a new proposed contract between Mercury Marine and its 580 hourly union workers in Fond du Lac, Wis., would mean the company would look to move its manufacturing operations to Oklahoma.

New hospital could benefit heart of Oklahoma City's south side

Friday, August 21, 2009

Months before it opens, Oklahoma Heart Hospital South at the crossroads of Interstate 240 and Sooner Road is already at landmark status.

Chamber to receive Tinker bond cash

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Oklahoma County commissioners voted Wednesday to help fund the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's efforts to bring jobs to Tinker Air Force Base.

New life for former GM plant in Okla

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Tinker Air Force Base officials gave political and business leaders and the media a look Monday at the new addition to the Tinker Aerospace Complex inside the shuttered General Motors Assembly Plant.

Q&A with Deidre Ebrey: Moore shopping center boasts no shortage of retailers

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

In the Shops at Moore, anchored by J.C. Penney, there are several new retailers opening this fall including Rue 21, Sally Beauty and Ooh La La (an accessories store.)

Celebrating the small victories

Monday, August 17, 2009

The industrial real estate sector in Oklahoma City is facing significantly decreased sales volume. But even in a tight market, some deals are happening.

Conference to focus on potential for seed capital investing

Friday, August 14, 2009

The potential for seed capital investing has never been stronger, even in the current down economy, said Steve Mercil, vice chairman of the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds.

Oklahoma City defies recession

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

When an auto plant closes, it's usually bad news for the local economy.

Oklahoma's economy to grow, execs say

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

A Mid-America Business Conditions index economic outlook from Creighton University Forecasting Group said its monthly survey of supply managers and business executives suggests the region’s economy is expanding for the first time in almost a year.

Q&A with Sandy Pratt: Oklahoma to feel growth of wind energy expansion

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Wind energy seems to be a leading contender to replace fossil fuels in the future. Are Oklahoma businesses equipped to support it?

Oklahoma City has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Nation 6 of 10 Months since Recession was Declared in September

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Oklahoma City has had the lowest unemployment rate of any large metro (metro with population of 1 million or more) six out of the 10 months since the recession was declared in September 2008. The other four months the unemployment rate ranked a close 2nd in the nation.

Business in Oklahoma is A-OK, report shows

Saturday, August 1, 2009

When it comes to the cost of living, the Sooner State beats out the rest of the nation, a new survey from CNBC.com says.

After Decades in Decline Plaza District Sees Revival

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

After spending a decade as a reporter covering everyone from the mayor to the governor, Janice Francis-Smith cashed in her savings and teamed up with her sister to open a coffee shop.

Foreign trade zones offer local link to global business

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Tucked away at Oklahoma's waterways, air traffic hubs and industrial parks are its foreign trade zones, those U.S. Customs duty management programs that are boosting the state into playing a bigger and better role in the global economy.

Apex Global Partners, Inc. Expands Operations and Opens New Office in Oklahoma

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Apex Global Partners(AGP) expands its Employee Benefits Operations, appoints Brad Williams as Director of Oklahoma Business Development, and opens new office in Oklahoma City.

Walking devices made in Oklahoma City to improve prosthetics' performance

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Days after moving into new offices in the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park, officials with OrthoCare Innovations introduced two devices designed to help amputees walk better. What's more, they will be manufactured in Oklahoma City.

ProCure launches its proton therapy center in Oklahoma City

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Oklahomans seeking cancer treatment Wednesday got another option with the opening of the $120 million ProCure Proton Therapy Center at 5901 W Memorial Road in Oklahoma City.

OCU plans for expansion

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Oklahoma City University is planning a $9.4 million building expansion to its nursing school.

OCU ranked among 'Great Colleges to Work For'

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Oklahoma City University has been ranked among the best colleges to work for in the nation for the second consecutive year, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education's "2009 Great Colleges to Work For" report.

Marquee revamp conveys sign of Uptown's progress in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The smashed marquee at the Tower Theater is gone and the letters are back in place - a hint that renovations are finally getting under way at the Uptown landmark.

Big Truck Tacos Plans to Drive 'Street Food with a Twist' to After-Hours Scene

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Three seasoned chefs with resumes at some of Oklahoma City's finest restaurants are teaming up . . . to start a taco truck.

Better Than OK

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

In the depths of the most severe national recession in decades, Oklahoma's largest city will soon sprout a new office tower surpassing anything built since the 1980s.

Jasco plans warehouse expansion

Monday, June 29, 2009

Steve Trice knew it wouldn't take long for his company to outgrow its space. Trice, president and CEO of Jasco Products Co., founded the company in 1975.

Military funds to promote prosthetics in Oklahoma

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Eight million dollars of a $10 million request was approved to create an Oklahoma City prosthetics technology center.

Oklahoma City, Tulsa rank high in housing markets

Saturday, June 27, 2009

The good news is that a real estate forecast put Oklahoma City and Tulsa among the housing markets with the "best expected performance" over the next year. The so-so news is that means home prices aren't expected to drop, according to Local Market Monitor in Cary, N.C., which released its latest Home Price Index for more than 300 markets this week.

Hotel planned near OKC cancer center

Friday, June 26, 2009

The ProCure Proton Therapy Center is set to open in northwest Oklahoma City in July.

Oklahoma urged to welcome wind industry’s builders

Friday, June 26, 2009

International manufacturers of wind energy components are lining up to spend billions of dollars on new U.S. manufacturing sites within the next five years.

Williams: Celebrating Tinker AFB

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Tinker Air Force Base and the state of Oklahoma have enjoyed a successful partnership since 1940 when word spread that the U.S. Air Force was interested in building a depot in the Midwest. 

Stabil Drill opens Oklahoma City facility

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Stabil Drill, a Superior Energy Services company specializing in bottom hole assembly rental tools, has opened its new facility in Oklahoma City. President and CEO Sammy Russo made the announcement June 24.

Closed GM plant seen as opportunity for Tinker

Friday, June 19, 2009

Sitting adjacent to Tinker Air Force Base, the former General Motors plant is now the Tinker Aerospace Complex.

Okla.’s role in wind power to be topic at conference

Friday, June 19, 2009

Oklahoma has the potential to be a major player in the nation's wind power industry with capacity to not only provide power within the state and region but to export power to other parts of the country.

Oklahoma City’s Film Row District’s redevelopment takes shape

Thursday, June 18, 2009

During the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Realtors bus tour June 18, real estate brokers and business owners saw the progress of the historical Film Row District's renovation in the 700 block of West Sheridan and Lee avenues.

Bricktown area gets sweeter for visitors

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Bricktown visitors will have a new place to satisfy their sweet tooth when Bricktown Candy Co. opens Friday. The shop will sell many kinds of bulk candy - chocolate, sours, bubble gum, licorice, hard candy, jaw breakers and more - plus bottled soft drinks.

Aerospace urged to up ante for recruitment

Thursday, June 18, 2009

U.S. and Oklahoma aerospace companies must begin thinking about their work force requirements five to 10 years in the future because the industry no longer has the romance and allure it held 40 years ago, industry leaders said Wednesday.

Hobby Lobby plans to open 25 stores; Moore to be one site

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Hobby Lobby is on track to open 25 new stores this year around the country, and will begin work this summer on construction of a new store in Moore.

In recession, state faring well

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

More than a year ago, Forbes magazine dubbed Oklahoma City the most recession-proof city in the nation. The city is experiencing the effects of the depressed economy, but a new report out today indicates Oklahoma's two major cities are holding their own against the worst of the national recession.

Fractured economic climate has aerospace industry in a 'tailspin'

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

A fractured global economic climate is just one of the issues facing the aerospace industry. "We are struggling to adapt our environment to the evolving industry," said Maj. Gen P. David Gillett, commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base. "Nonetheless there is no whining allowed and we continue to meet our mission," he said.

OKC-area discount grocery chains compete by selling delicacies

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Even discount grocery stores need a strategy in tough economic times. As many grocery shoppers are watching every dime, discount chains are ramping up efforts to keep shoppers coming through the doors.

Pharmaceutical company secures seed money, grants for drug development

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Selexys Pharma-ceuticals recently secured $3.5 million in venture capital seed money and an equal amount in grants, including the largest Small Business Innovation Research grant ever to an Oklahoma company, Chief Executive Scott Rollins said Monday.

California reporter sees the modern truth of Oklahoma City

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Today's business cover story — a reversal of "The Grapes of Wrath" — marks a triumphant moment at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, but is mostly newsworthy because of its initial audience: thousands of Californians.

Finding a California dream in Oklahoma’s heartland

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Fleeing the Great Depression and a drought unprecedented in American history, a vast wave of Oklahomans and Texans dubbed "Okies" loaded everything they could onto crowded vehicles during the 1930s and headed west for California. Today, in huge numbers, their grandchildren are moving back.

ProCure Proton Therapy Center set to open in July

Monday, June 15, 2009

When ProCure Proton Therapy Center opens in July, Ed Bertels said it will help put Oklahoma health care in the national limelight.

Research fund’s slow start still holds promise for state

Monday, June 15, 2009

Millions of dollars are riding on Paul Risser’s homework assignment. But that’s not all. As a member of the board that will decide where to invest proceeds from the EDGE research endowment, Risser and fellow board members are helping the state create a more prosperous future.

Air quality preventive measures will save money later

Thursday, June 11, 2009

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is trying to convince business operators that minor preventive measures in air quality now will save a lot of money later.

Q&A with John Wood

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Devon works with city to build a better downtown

Q: The city hired consultant and author Jeff Speck to do a walkability study downtown. How are the results of that study being incorporated into planning on the new Devon Energy world headquarters?

Clean-energy jobs in Oklahoma climbing, Pew study shows

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Oklahoma's mix of clean-energy businesses, including wind and geothermal efforts, grew by 6.8 percent from 1998 to 2007, the study concluded. The overall job growth rate statewide was 2.4 percent for the same period.

Being Independent

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
"I am glad you told me that, because now I want to come and shoot in Oklahoma City," said film director Paul Osborne. He was responding to Gov. Brad Henry’s signing of Senate Bill 318 into law last week, which increases the Oklahoma film enhancement rebate to 37 percent cash back on production companies' expenditures in the state, according an Oklahoma Film & Music Office press release.

Q&A with Mark Vanlandingham

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Clean air is expected to become a much bigger issue later this summer. The central Oklahoma area is dangerously close to failing to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's ozone standard, also known as receiving a non-attainment designation. The status of the air quality in the metropolitan area not only has an impact on the health and welfare of our citizens, but also on our capacity to pursue economic development projects for the area. It also impacts our overall quality of life and our image.

Cytovance on Track to Grow Even Further at Oklahoma City's PHF Research Park

Friday, June 5, 2009
An expansion announced in May by Cytovance Biologics within the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park in Oklahoma City is the first step in the contract biologics manufacturer growing large enough to move into its own building at the tech campus within three to five years, foundation President Mike Anderson told BioRegion News this week.

Oklahoma City Most Cost Effective Large City in the United States according to fDi Magazine

Thursday, June 4, 2009
Oklahoma City is the most cost effective large city in the United States according to fDi Magazine's annual North America Cities of the Future report. Oklahoma City also ranks as the third most cost effective city in North America. fDi Magazine categorizes large cities as those with populations between 500,000 and 1 million.

GM plant's loss in '06 eased economic harm

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Oklahoma City experienced the pain of losing a General Motors production plant three years ago, in a healthier economy when there was a more optimistic job outlook.

Chesapeake, Devon praised

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Two Oklahoma City-based energy corporations are among the winners of 2008 excellence awards issued by Oil and Gas Investor magazine.

OKC feels economic boon from The Lion King

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Drawing thousands of guests, Disney's The Lion King is being credited for brining more than $17 million to Oklahoma City hotels, restaurants and retail outlets.

McClain County inks deal for commercial development

Thursday, May 21, 2009
An 830-acre development will bring $1.5 billion to McClain County by 2021.

Oklahomans spread the word about state's future in biofuels

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Steve Rhines had been at the exhibition hall of the BIO 2009 conference in Atlanta for only a few minutes before he started fielding questions about Oklahoma's switchgrass.

Fourth biotech company comes from scientist's lab

Thursday, May 21, 2009
The fertile mind of University of Oklahoma scientist Dr. Paul DeAngelis has yielded a sugar-based compound that is the basis of a fourth life sciences company.

Teavana coming to Penn Square

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Teavana, "the heaven of tea," will open June 12 at Penn Square Mall.

Entrepreneur beats odds to take top business honor

Thursday, May 21, 2009
A small-business owner from Oklahoma City who overcame personal and business challenges to lead her environmental remediation firm to success has been named the 2009 National Small Business Person of the Year.

Shopping Centers meeting proves a success for state

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
China is a no show at this year's International Council of Shopping Centers conference, and the world power's preleased space is testimony to the devastation that has hit the retailing and commercial development world.

Oklahoma draws biofuel interest at BIO 2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The exhibition hall at the BIO 2009 trade show had been opened for only a few minutes Tuesday morning when a visitor to the Oklahoma booth inquired about switchgrass as a biofuel alternative.

Oklahoma gets chance to brag during biotech trade show

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
More than 60 Oklahomans will take the floor of the Georgia World Congress Center here this week, providing a big presence for the state at one of the world's largest industry networking events, the BIO (Biotechnology Industry Organization) 2009 trade show.

Downtown continues quest for grocery store

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The weather was cold and rainy, and turnout, while not horrible, wasn't up to last year's inaugural downtown housing tour.

Delta Dental of Oklahoma, U.S. Cellular take top Best Places to Work in Oklahoma honors

Friday, May 15, 2009
OKCBiz presented the top 30 companies with awards at the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma in Oklahoma reception and dinner May 15 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

State delegation to attend biotechnology conference

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Nearly 70 delegates from Oklahoma's bioscience industry plan to attend the BIO 2009 International Convention in Atlanta May 18-21.

Jasco Products shows growth despite economy

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
At Jasco Products Co., it's hard to ignore the numbers - or the sprawling business campus on the southeast corner of Memorial Road and Santa Fe just west of the Broadway Extension.

New Bricktown saloon to offer customers a howling good time

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Construction is nearing completion and auditions are scheduled for next month as the Coyote Ugly Saloon prepares to bring its dancing bartenders to Bricktown. 

Oklahoma City-based DigiTouch creates concierge network

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ashley Amend is creating a network of digital concierges to connect the country's hotel lobbies, sports arenas, shopping malls and other public outlets through her Oklahoma City-based company.

Main Street: Core to shore proposals taking a step forward

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Last week, some of Oklahoma City's most recognized architects pitched their best visions for a new "central park" that city leaders hope will anchor the area known as "Core to Shore."

Kellogg plans to move into new warehouse in Oklahoma City

Saturday, May 9, 2009
Kellogg Co., the cereal giant, is going against the grain with a new warehouse in north Oklahoma City.

Creative Oklahoma director eyes world forum in 2010

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In Tom Searls' job, he might be rubbing elbows with the Flaming Lips one day and touting creative approaches for economic development to business leaders the next.

LEGO builds on toy’s success with launch of Oklahoma store

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
LEGO building products, the colorful interlocking blocks, seem to be making a comeback.

Developer still growing despite economic climate

Tuesday, May 5, 2009
When Jeff Penner set out to develop a string of hotels along the Oklahoma River two years ago, the economy was buzzing and occupancy was riding along a five-year boom.

Business jet industry remains steady at OKC's Wiley Post Airport

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Despite the stormy economy, the business jet industry continues to fly at Wiley Post Airport.

Plaza District works to improve image

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Redevelopment in Oklahoma City's Plaza District continues nearly a decade after Lyric Theatre took a chance on the ailing area.

Half Price Books heading to Oklahoma City

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Texas-based used-book store chain Half Price Books will open its first Oklahoma store May 21.

One step closer with grant

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Selexys Pharmaceuticals Corp. will soon be establishing a new laboratory and taking a big step closer to commercialization of a new Crohn's disease treatment, thanks to a nearly $300,000 grant from OCAST, Chief Executive Scott Rollins said.

Building up the inner Oklahoma City may be one bite away

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Oklahoma City leaders spent millions trying to revive the inner city. They tore down hundreds of buildings, eliminated entire streets and came up with every scheme imaginable to bring people back downtown.

Chesapeake tops job list

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Chesapeake Energy Corp. has been named to Outside magazine's second annual "Best Places to Work" list.

Air Force makes use of GM plant

Sunday, April 26, 2009
The old General Motors plant in southeast Oklahoma City is looking less and less like a car factory as the Air Force proceeds with its conversion of the property into a maintenance facility.

Environment-friendly city boosts resources, growth

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Why bother to go green?

Director lays out plans for a better Bricktown

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Organizers of last week's first "State of Bricktown" seemed to go out of their way to reinforce questions I threw at them regarding the impression the district makes on visitors.

All aboard!

Monday, April 20, 2009
Building roads, building bridges, building railroads. All are long-term investments in the economic recovery.

These Walls: Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research

Monday, April 20, 2009
At Scott Sabolich's building there are S's and curves everywhere.

Bricktown merchants hold talks on future

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Bricktown leaders did some strutting Wednesday, unveiling a new Web site, plans for free wireless Internet and a campaign for the charity group Limbs for Life.

Leaders, officials gather to discuss Bricktown district

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
State leaders, city officials and Oklahoma City leaders gathered in Bricktown April 15 to talk about the district’s future.

Oklahoma City Penn Square Lessons Give It 5.6% Jobless Rate

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Oklahoma City has plenty of experience with banking crises. That's helping it avoid most of the fallout from this one.

Oklahoma travel market grows, despite economy

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The economic downturn may be slowing some parts of Oklahoma's economy, but the state's travel and tourism market is seeing growth.

What's the story behind a name?

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Deep Deuce is a fascinating, steeped-in-history area, but do you know how it got its name? What about the Mesta Park neighborhood?

Edmond’s Pelco named to Quality Leadership 100 list

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Quality Magazine has named Edmond’s Pelco Products, Inc. to its Quality Leadership 100, the company said today.

Oklahoma metro areas following trends of decentralization

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
As with most major metropolitan areas in the country, the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas saw a drop in the share of jobs downtown between 1998 and 2006, according to a report released Monday by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution in Washington.

Proton therapy center to bring alternative cancer treatment to OKC

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Oklahoma is a market ready for an alternative to photon cancer treatments, ProCure Proton Therapy Center President Ed Bertels said.

Acorn Growth expands with latest acquisition

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Midwest City-based aerospace investment company Acorn Growth Cos. has purchased a West Coast company that makes composite aircraft components and structures.

Oklahoma City gets top credit rating

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Elite score from Standard & Poor's will help with street and bridge projects.

Retailers follow downtown housing growth; gourmet market to open in Deep Deuce area of OKC

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
As Brenda Craiger worked to sell downtown condominiums, people kept asking when retailers were coming. Now she has an answer.

Oklahoma City, Tulsa make Forbes' Best Places list

Monday, March 30, 2009
Oklahoma City ranks 12th and Tulsa is 47th on Forbes' list of "Best Places for Businesses and Careers."

Tinker, others to get $74M in stimulus funds

Monday, March 30, 2009
Tinker Air Force Base will get more than $44 million in federal stimulus funds to make a variety of repairs and improvements.

Nanotech opportunities abound in Oklahoma

Sunday, March 29, 2009
Researchers across Oklahoma and the United States are focusing on creating new nanotechnology applications in today's market. Nanotechnologies are products that focus on control, synthesis and characterization of particles less than 100 nanometers.

With stimulus, forecast looks good for Oklahoma City company

Saturday, March 21, 2009
The new federal stimulus bill is expected to directly influence business at one longtime Oklahoma City manufacturer that has for almost 90 years produced products aimed at making homes more weather-resistant.

State of Oklahoma unveils new Web sites

Friday, March 20, 2009
The State of Oklahoma announced new Web sites for Economic Development Generating Excellence and Open Books, the state's official transparency portal.

City heat pump plant to expand operations

Friday, March 20, 2009
While many U.S. manufacturers are cutting back, an Oklahoma company has bold plans to do the opposite.

Parts of Oklahoma hit population growth spurt

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Counties around the state's two largest cities and a section of south-central Oklahoma are among the fastest-growing areas of the state, according to census population estimates to be released today.

Oklahomans bid for 'green collar' jobs in France

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Oklahoma officials are in Marseilles, France, trying to interest wind power companies to bring "green collar" jobs to the state.

New Bricktown businesses add their cheers for Big 12

Friday, March 13, 2009
Four new Bricktown businesses -- a restaurant, two bars and a hotel -- were aiming to open well before this week's Big 12 basketball tournament.

Come take a walk downtown; OKC looks to become pedestrian-friendly

Friday, March 13, 2009
As thousands of people move about downtown Oklahoma City on foot to-and-from basketball games this week, a streetscape plan for the city shows that the ways pedestrians get around downtown need improvement.

Downtown events bring out-of-town bucks to local restaurants, hotels

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Last week The Buzz could barely brew coffee fast enough to meet demand.

Will Rogers World Airport officials look ahead for continued growth

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
A dismal economy will not keep Will Rogers World Airport from taking a longer perspective -- 20 years out -- for continued growth, Airport Director Mark Kranenburg said.

Oklahoma City University eyes downtown for law school site

Friday, March 6, 2009
The Oklahoma City University law school has roots downtown, and may one day be headed back there to stay.

3 Oklahoma companies join Fortune's most admired list

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Three Oklahoma companies have been named to Fortune magazine's list of 363 "World’s Most Admired Companies."

Okla. keeps steady hand in recession

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
If the lunch entree at this year's Commercial Real Estate Council's Forecast was any prediction of the days ahead, those in the business expect things to be OK in Oklahoma City in 2009.

Chesapeake moving jobs to Oklahoma City

Friday, February 27, 2009
Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp. Thursday announced it plans to downsize its Charleston, W.Va., regional corporate headquarters to a field office and move many of the top jobs to Oklahoma City.

OrthoCare alliance in OKC to get millions in U.S. Defense Department research funds

Thursday, February 26, 2009
OrthoCare Innovations LLC has formed a multi-agency alliance to tap into millions of dollars in U.S. Defense Department funds for prosthetics research, manufacturing and commercialization in Oklahoma City, executives said Wednesday.

OKC-based Paycom continues expansion

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Chad Richison expects to stay plenty busy in 2009. While layoffs and bankruptcies abound, Richison said he will increase his work force by nearly 20 percent before the first leaves turn orange in autumn.

Henry promotes funding for EDGE program

Friday, February 20, 2009
Gov. Brad Henry urged a gathering of civic and business leaders Thursday at the annual Greater Oklahoma City Chamber chairman’s breakfast to support a permanent funding for the EDGE economic development endowment fund even as the state grapples with a $900 million hole in its budget.

Bricktown heads to Vegas

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Jim Cowan hopes Bricktown can hit the jackpot in Las Vegas.

Bargain hunters continue to enjoy stores' discounts

Thursday, February 19, 2009
As the nation slid into a recession, discounts on merchandise of 50 to 75 percent became commonplace.

Retail market making comeback in Auto Alley

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Oklahoma City's Automobile Alley -- that mile of Broadway Avenue from NW Fourth Street to NW 13th Street -- was once home to 56 of the city's first 92 auto dealerships.

Downtown OKC groups pitch canal extension plan

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Momentum is building behind the scenes for an extension of the Bricktown Canal that would bring the waterway to the Myriad Gardens.

Central Park area integral to Core to Shore project

Monday, February 9, 2009
A foundational component of the Core to Shore project is to establish a public-space Central Park area, plans for which are still fluid, which would serve as a series of gathering and recreational spaces for all ages.

Core to Shore: What's there now

Monday, February 9, 2009
When Russell Claus looks south of downtown Oklahoma City he sees the future.

Core to Shore: New developments expected to sprout up

Monday, February 9, 2009
The city of Oklahoma City wants a large park south of downtown. What will sprout up around that park remains to be seen.

Mapping Core to Shore

Monday, February 9, 2009
When MAPS-3 finally shows up on voting ballots -- before the end of the year, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said -- the temporary sales tax issue will likely represent a wide range of projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

So far, Oklahoma City remains afloat despite national economic crisis

Friday, February 6, 2009
After spending the past several months working real estate deals in Florida, local broker Gary Gregory sees an economic map that has almost the entire country under water with just a few visible islands of relative prosperity.

Major Oklahoma utilities plan to supply 10 percent of their electricity from turbines

Friday, February 6, 2009
Public Service Co. of Oklahoma Thursday announced it has signed long-term agreements to buy about 198 megawatts of wind energy from two new wind farms planned for western Oklahoma.

Bricktown warehouse set to begin a new purpose

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
One of Bricktown's oldest properties is undergoing the transformation from a warehouse to offices and retail as Standley Systems looks to make the building its new Oklahoma City hub.

Colorado manufacturing plant moving to Oklahoma

Monday, February 2, 2009
A company that produces products and software for the natural gas industry moved its corporate office to Oklahoma City last year and in April plans to relocate its manufacturing plant from Colorado to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma governor seeks EDGE funding

Monday, January 26, 2009
Governor Brad Henry announced Jan. 26 a plan to boost funding for the EDGE research endowment by earmarking various state interest and investment earnings for the fund.

Four Oklahoma companies among Fortune top 100 list

Friday, January 23, 2009
Four Oklahoma companies were included in Fortune magazine's latest list of the top 100 companies to work for.

Four Oklahoma-based companies named to best-places-to-work list

Friday, January 23, 2009
When employees tried to explain what made their company one of the four Oklahoma businesses to be listed Thursday in Fortune’s annual 100 Best Companies to Work For, they immediately cited their co-workers - "the people."

Enviable place to be

Friday, January 23, 2009
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett gave his 2009 State of the City address on Jan. 15.

Strong Oklahoma home values praised

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Oklahoma City and Tulsa remain among the nation's Top 25 strongest housing markets despite the slowdown and recent price weakening, Forbes.com said this week.

Mayor Cornett calls for large central park, mass transit upgrades

Friday, January 16, 2009
It's time for Oklahoma City to take the next step in establishing long-lasting cultural changes by creating a large central park near downtown and improving the public mass transit system, Mayor Mick Cornett said Thursday.

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says MAPS leads to resiliency

Friday, January 16, 2009
Mayor Mick Cornett used his State of the City address Thursday to talk about MAPS 3, praise the city’s economy and reflect on the year in which we became a big-league town.

Tax district aims to lure employers to Oklahoma City

Sunday, January 11, 2009
J.C. Penney Co. Inc. and Boeing represent the dreams of economic recruiters across the country -- companies that were enticed to move their corporate headquarters.

Oklahoma leaders pushing continued marketing

Friday, January 9, 2009
The country may be stuck in a dire recession, but local marketing professionals were told Thursday now is the time for Oklahoma City to raise its profile with tourists and convention planners.

Downtown OKC Inc. hires new president

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Jane Jenkins on Tuesday was named president of business improvement district Downtown OKC Inc. Jenkins, the chairwoman of the International Downtown Association, will begin her duties as president in March.

Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. president praised for state ties

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Jane Jenkins will be the fourth president of Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. and is the first hired through a national search.

Being Independent

www.journalrecord.com // Wednesday, December 31, 1969
“I am glad you told me that, because now I want to come and shoot in Oklahoma City,” said film director Paul Osborne. He was responding to Gov. Brad Henry’s signing of Senate Bill 318 into law last week, which increases the Oklahoma film enhancement rebate to 37 percent cash back on production companies’ expenditures in the state, according an Oklahoma Film & Music Office press release.
 

The Crossroads of America

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Greater Oklahoma City is in the geographic center of North America equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. The ten county region is at the crossroads of the U.S., sitting at the heart of three major national highways on the NAFTA corridor.

Interactive Map

There's a reason Greater Oklahoma City is such a great place for business: Location. The ten county region is positioned within a day's drive of the rapidly-growing south-central region (OK, TX, AR, LA) projected to grow more than 44% during the next 25 years.

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Explore the counties and cities of Greater Oklahoma City including major employers and higher education. The ten county region boasts an average commute time of 20 minutes and a skilled workforce over half a million strong.

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Dude! OKC #4 on "Cities That Are Having An Awesome Recovery" List

With our U.S. leading low unemployment rate and an improving GMP (gross metro product), OKC outpaces Dallas, D.C. and KC on Business Insider's "20 Cities That Are Having An Awesome Recovery." Which just goes to further prove our theory that OKC is indeed awesome.
(March 18, 2010)

Business Insider | Archived Article

 

Business Announcements and Expansions

The following business announcements and expansions have all been assisted by the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership.

In Oklahoma City, we like to brag on the strength and diversity of our economy, and others are taking notice. In nowhere else do low costs, strategic location, incredible incentives and pro-business leadership come together like Oklahoma City. Announcements such as these are just further proof that OKC is the place to be for business growth and prosperity.

Read Case Studies on how our team has helped others expand and locate in Oklahoma City.

Updated April, 26 2012

2013 Business Announcements and Expansions

Centek Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Date: April 2013

Spirit Bank
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: 522110 Commercial Bankin
Date: April 2013

Rinker Materials
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Date: April 2013

Vericrest Financial
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Consumer Lending
Date: April 2013

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment
Date: April 2013

Sierra Custom Interiors
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Date: April 2013

UPS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Date: April 2013

Petra
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Date: April 2013

International Paper
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Date: April 2013

The Boldt Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
Date: April 2013

Quad Graphics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
Date: April 2013

Cargill Animal Nutrition
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
Date: April 2013

Letica Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2013

Tower Tech
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Date: April 2013

Coreslab Structures Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2013

Love’s Travel Shop
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
Date: April 2013

GE Global Research
Oklahoma City MSA        
Company Description: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Date: April 2013

Cameron Surface Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
Date: April 2013

Paycom
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Payroll Services
Date: April 2013

KFOR-TV-DT
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Television Broadcasting
Date: March 2013

Schlumberger
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations         
Date: March 2013

Veolia Energy Oklahoma City Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Steam and Air Conditioning Supply                            
Date: March 2013

Industrial Rubber Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Industrial Machinery & Equipment Merchant Wholesalers                               
Date: March 2013

Electro Enterprises
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Motorcycle, ATV & All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers           
Date: March 2013

KECO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing                           
Date: March 2013

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Food Service Contractors                        
Date: March 2013

Applied Industrial Machining
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Machine Shops                       
Date: March 2013

Platinum Manufacturing L.L.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Travel Trailer & Camper Manufacturing                                  
Date: March 2013

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: General Medical & Surgical Hospitals                           
Date: March 2013

Quality Petroleum, Inc.         
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Other Petroleum Merchant Wholesale                                 
Date: March 2013

U.S. Foods West                                
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
Date: March 2013

U.S. Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
Date: March 2013

Chef's Store                            
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Date: March 2013

Cougar Drilling Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing                             
Date: March 2013

Long Wave, Inc. 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Engineering Services                           
Date: March 2013

Farmer Bros.  Co.                               
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: All other Misc. Food Manufacturing
Date: March 2013

Swift Transportation Co., Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Specialized Freight (Excludes Used Goods) Trucking Long-Distances             
Date: March 2013 

Metal Container Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County       
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing                                  
Date: March 2013 

Shepherd Mall Office Complex     
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County       
Company Description: Mall Property Operation
Date: March 2013

The Worx Company, LLC                               
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Computer Systems Design Services
Date: March 2013

Smith & Nephew
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Surgical & Medical Instrument Manufacturing                         
Date: March 2013

Linn Energy 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction                                                      
Date: March 2013

ADG
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Travel Agencies       
Date: March 2013

Coppermark Bank
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Commercial Banking                             
Date: March 2013

Bank 2
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Commercial Banking                             
Date: March 2013

UE Remanfacturing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing                         
Date: March 2013
  
Prime Conduit
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Plastics Pipe & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing                      
Date: March 2013

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Dairy Product (Excludes Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers                         
Date: March 2013

UniFirst
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Linen Supply                                
Date: March 2013

Climacool
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equip/ Commercial
Date: March 2013

Northwest Transformer
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Electrical Apparatus/Wiring Supplies Wholesalers                               
Date: March 2013

Cole + Reed P.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Offices of Certified Public Accountants
Date: February 2013

Elite Trailer Manufacturing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Trailer Manufacturing
Date: February 2013

Downing Wellhead Equipment Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Date: February 2013

ACS/ Childcare Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Computer Systems Design Services
Date: February 2013

McKesson Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
Date: February 2013

Balco-Metalines
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Date: February 2013

Procure
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: All Other Outpatient Care Centers
Date: January 2013

Lopez Foods, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
Date: January 2013

Drill Right Technology, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Date: January 2013

KAT Machine, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Machine Shops
Date: January 2013

Evans Enterprises
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing
Date: January 2013

Allergy Laboratories, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
Date: January 2013

American Prepared Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Meat Processed from Carcasses
Date: January 2013

Nomaco Home Furnishings
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Date: January 2013

Climate Craft
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Plumbing Htg & Air Conditioning Contractors
Date: January 2013

Affinia Group Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing
Date: January 2013

Xerox Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Date: January 2013

ATC Drivetrain LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Date: January 2013

AEGIS Food Testing Labs of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Medical Laboratories
Date: January 2013

Chef’s Requested
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Date: January 2013

ACS/ Child Care Call Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Date: January 2013

2012 Business Announcements and Expansions

Inoveon 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County          
Company Description: All Other Outpatient Care Centers
Date: December 2012

Fidelity National Information Services Inc. 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County      
Company Description: Custom Computer Programming Services
Date: December 2012

Expanded Solutions L.L.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County         
Company Description: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Date: December 2012

AIIM Capital Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County          
Company Description: Miscellaneous Intermediation
Date: December 2012

Clearwater Paper Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County          
Company Description: Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Date: December 2012       

Pioneer International  
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County        
Company Description: Offices of Other Holding Companies
Date: December 2012

SimplexGrinnell
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Date: November 2012

OprtumRX
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Date: November 2012

Pumps of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Date: November 2012

Terex Rebuilding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Date: November 2012


TriLlink Restoration Group
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Date: November 2012

Hetronic International Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying
Date: November 2012

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
Date: November 2012

Hetronic Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying
Date: November 2012

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Date: November 2012

Robert Half Technology
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Custom Computer Programming Services
Date: November 2012

Outback Customs
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Mobile home manufacturing
Date: October 2012

Hoerbiger Service North America
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: COML/IND MACH/EQUIP (EXC AUTO/ELCTRNC) RPR/MAINT
Date: October 2012

Nabors Drilling
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Date: October 2012

Waggoner's Trucking
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
Date: October 2012

Nomac Drilling
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Date: October 2012

AAR Aircraft Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Date: October 2012

Pepsi Bottling Group of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Soft Drink Manufacturing
Date: October 2012

American Truck Training
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Automobile Driving Schools
Date: October 2012

Climate Craft
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning
Date: October 2012

Star Buildings Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Date: October 2012

Renal Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Medical Supply Manufacturer
Date: October 2012

Carlisle FoodService Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
Date: October 2012

Ackerman McQueen Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Advertising Agencies
Date: October 2012

Walker & Sons Enterprises
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machine Shops
Date: October 2012

Batliner Recycling
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Date: September 2012

Bodycote Thermal Processing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Heat Treating
Date: September 2012

Association of Oklahoma General Contractors
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Business Associations
Date: September 2012

Cass Polymers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Date: September 2012

Great Plains Rebar
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Date: September 2012

Guernsey Consultants
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Consulting engineers' private practices
Date: August 2012

Midwest Wrecking
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Wrecking, building or other structure
Date: August 2012

SAIC Logistics Technology
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engineering Services
Date: August 2012

DCP Midstream
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers
Date: August 2012

PACCAR
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Advertising Material Distribution
Date: August 2012

Sooner Lift
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Materials handling machinery and equipment rental or leasing
Date: August 2012

 Stabil Drill
Yukon, Canadian County
Company Description: Rent-all centers
Date: August 2012

 Cactus Drilling, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County          
Company Description: Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Date: July 2012

CMP Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County            
Company Description: Warm Air Heating & AC Equip & Supplies Merchant Wholesales
Date: July 2012

Deatsch Werks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County           
Company Description: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Date: July 2012

Evans Enterprises           
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing
Date: July 2012

EXAKT Technologies, Inc.        
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Date: July 2012

GE Oil & Gas / Artificial Lift        
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil well machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
Date: July 2012

Media Technology Inc.          
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manifold Business Forms Printing
Date: July 2012

MTM Recognition           
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Date: July 2012

Producers Cooperative Oil Mill        
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Feed additives merchant wholesalers
Date: July 2012

Regal Plastic           
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Foam, plastics, resins and shapes, merchant wholesalers
Date: July 2012

S&S Promotions           
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Screen Printing
Date: July 2012

Special Metals Incorporated        
Moore, Cleveland County
Company Description: Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalersg
Date: July 2012

United Petroleum Transports        
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
Date: July 2012

Ben E. Keith Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
Date: June 2012

Boardman Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Cameron Compression Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Primary Metal Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Cameron International
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Carlisle FoodService Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Clearwater Paper/ Consumer Products Division
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Crossroads Roofing Supply
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Lumber merchant wholesalers
Date: June 2012

Kellogg’s Snacks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Marathon Oil Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Petroleum Refineries
Date: June 2012

Master Halco
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Warehousing and storage, general merchandise
Date: June 2012

M-D Building Supplies
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Mercer Valve Co., Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Mid-America Rigging LLC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers
Date: June 2012

Modular Services Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Nomaco Home Furnishings
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Piper Valve Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated structural metal manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Pratt Industries USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

SMICO Manufacturing Co. LLC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

Southwest Electric Co. Transformer operations
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Date: June 2012

UPS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Date: June 2012

Amega West Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: May 2012

Belger Cartage Service, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialty Trade Contractors
Date: May 2012

Clements Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Flavoring, Spice & Other Ingredient Manufacturing
Date: May 2012

Decorative Arts International
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Wood Product Manufacturing
Date: May 2012

Digital Graphics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Printing and Related Support Activities
Date: May 2012

Dolese Bros Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Date: May 2012

Hiland Dairy Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Beverage Manufacturing
Date: May 2012

Jasco Products Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Date: May 2012

Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Wood Product Manufacturing
Date: May 2012

Quad Graphics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Printing and Related Support Activities
Date: May 2012

A la mode
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Date: April 2012

B C Steel Buildings
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Date: April 2012

Cameron Surface Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manufacturing, (primary and fabricated metal, etc.)
Date: April 2012

Chaparral Energy , L.L.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: April 2012

Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Clean Uniform Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Personal and Laundry Services
Date: April 2012

Climate Master
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, & Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Compass Manufacturing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Corken, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manufacturing, (primary and fabricated metal, etc.)
Date: April 2012

DeAngelo Brothers Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Waste Management and Remediation Services
Date: April 2012

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Letica Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plastics Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Platinum Manufacturing L.L.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Schlumberger
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: April 2012

Serapio's Tortilla Factory
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Services and Drinking Places
Date: April 2012

Terex Roadbuilding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

The Boldt Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nonresidential Building Construction
Date: April 2012

Tower Tech
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Unity Press, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Administrative and Support Services
Date: April 2012

Washita Valley Enterprises, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

Xpedx
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2012

AAA (California State Automobile Association)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Administrative and Support Services
Date: March 2012

Atlantic Fabrication & Design, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

Blastrac
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

Climate Craft
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

Electro Enterprises
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

High Mount Exploration & Production LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: March 2012

Industrial Rubber Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Primary Metal Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

Linn Energy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: March 2012

Petra
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
Date: March 2012

Smith & Nephew: Endoscopy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

Swift Transportation Co., Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: General Freight Trucking
Date: March 2012

U.S. Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Services and Drink Places
Date: March 2012

U.S. Foods West
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Transportation
Date: March 2012

United Engines
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
Date: March 2012

VAM USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: March 2012

Xerox Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Date: March 2012

Applied Industrial Machining
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Date: February 2012

ATC Drivetrain Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Primary Metal Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Balco-Metalines
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Beams Industries, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Dairy Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Diebold, Incorporated

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Dow Aero Logistics, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

Downing Wellhead Equipment, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2012

DrillRight Technology, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: February 2012

KFOR-TV-DT
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Radio and Television Broadcasting
Date: February 2012

McKesson Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialized Freight Trucking
Date: February 2012

Affinia Group Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Chef’s Requested
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Allergy Laboratories, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: January 2012

Sara Lee Bakery
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Cameron Valves and Measurement
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Lopez Foods Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Elite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Great White Pressure Control
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

WCA / Waste Corporation of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Waste Management and Remediation Services
Date: January 2012

Trinity Tank Car Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
Date: January 2012

Medley Material Handling Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Date: January 2012

Vericrest Financial
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nondepository Credit Intermediation
Date: January 2012

2011 Announcements and Expansions

Project Will (Boeing consolidation Oct. 2011)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Date: December 2011

Atlantic Fabrication & Desigm, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
Date: December 2011

OptumRx
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Ambulatory Health Care Services
Date: December 2011

S&S Promotions
OklahomaCity, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Printing and Related Support Activities
Date: December 2011

VAM USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: December 2011

Inoveon
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: December 2011

Ackerman McQueen Inc
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Date: November 2011

C&D Valve Manufacturing Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: November 2011

Carsafe, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
Date: November 2011

Halliburton Energy Services/Mid Continental Area
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Mining
Date: November 2011

Lady Americana
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
Date: November 2011

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: November 2011

Titan Specialties
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: November 2011

Boral Bricks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Date: October 2011

Oklahoma Heart Hospital - South Campus
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Date: October 2011

Penske Truck Leasing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Freight Transportation Arrangement
Date: October 2011

Primo Water of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Transportation
Date: October 2011

Project Newton (Centek Ltd)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Hardware Manufacturing
Date: October 2011

UE Remanufacturing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Date: October 2011

Cactus Drilling, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
Date: September 2011

Concrete Enterprises
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nonresidential Building Construction
Date: September 2011

Expanded Solutions LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: September 2011

Gideon Steel Panel Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: September 2011

IFCO Systems North America, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Wood Product Manufacturing
Date: September 2011

Jacobs Engineering
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Date: September 2011

Pumps of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Date: September 2011

SMICO Manufacturing Co. LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machinery Manufacturing
Date: September 2011

W & W Steel Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machinery Manufacturing
Date: September 2011

Clearwater Paper/ Consumer Products Division
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Date: August 2011

FedEx Unit 3 Ground
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Postal Service
Date: August 2011

Horizon Cable Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Date: August 2011

Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Wood Product Manufacturing
Date: August 2011

Pepsi Bottling Group of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Beverage Manufacturing
Date: August 2011

Surface Mount Depot
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manufacturing, (primary and fabricated metal, etc.)
Date: August 2011

Topographic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Date: August 2011

TRC Rod Services of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Mining
Date: August 2011

Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: August 2011

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Date: July 2011

Mercer Valve Co. Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: July 2011

MS Directional Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: July 2011

Oklahoma Tank Lines - United Petroleum Transports
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialized Freight Trucking
Date: July 2011

O’Reilly Automotive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Date: July 2011

COX Wireless Communications
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Business Support Services
Date: July 2011

Regal Plastic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plastics Product Manufacturing
Date: July 2011

Remington Park
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Spectator Sports
Date: July 2011

S&S Promotions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Printing and Related Support Activities
Date: July 2011

Schlumberger
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: July 2011

Sooner Lift Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Date: July 2011

Special Metals Incorporated
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum)
Date: July 2011

Topps Powder Coating LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities
Date: July 2011

Climate Master
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Ventilation, Heating, A/C, & Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

Frito Lay Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Transportation
Date: June 2011

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction
Date: June 2011

M-D Building Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Cutlery & Handtool Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

Mobile Mini, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

Modular Services Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Household & Institutional Furniture & Kitchen Product Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

Nabors Drilling USA, LP
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Animal Food Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

North Star Foodservice
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Transportation
Date: June 2011

Pratt Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manufacturing, (wood, paper, etc.)
Date: June 2011

SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Date: June 2011

Southwest Electric Company/Transformer Operations
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

UE Remanufacturing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Date: June 2011

The Waggoners Trucking
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Transportation
Date: June 2011

American Prepared Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: May 2011

Drovers Trail Land Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Mining
Date: May 2011

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Date: May 2011

Hiland Dairy Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Beverage Manufacturing
Date: May 2011

International Paper
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Date: May 2011

Jasco Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Date: May 2011

Letica Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plastic Product Manufacturing
Date: May 2011

Long Wave Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Equipment Manufacturing
Date: May 2011

Marathon Oil Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: May 2011

Progressive Stamping
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Manufacturing
Date: May 2011

Sprint
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Wireless Communication Carriers (Except Satellite)
Date: May 2011

Cameron Surface Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manufacturing; Primary and Fabricated Metal
Date: April 2011

Cargil Animal Nutrition
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Services and Drinking Places
Date: April 2011

Clean Uniform Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Personal and Laundry Services
Date: April 2011

Compressco
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal and Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2011

Coreslab Structures (Okla.) Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Date: April 2011

DeAngelo Brothers Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Waste Management and Remediation Services
Date: April 2011

Dolese Bros. Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Date: April 2011

Duncan Industrial Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Date: April 2011

General Builders Supply Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Date: April 2011

GMX Resources Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Extraction
Date: April 2011

Greatwide Dedicated Transport
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Transportation
Date: April 2011

J&R Industrial Engine Service
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
Date: April 2011

M-D Building Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
Date: April 2011

PACCAR Parts
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Date: April 2011

Piper Valve Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: April 2011

Trinity Container
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
Date: April 2011

United Engines
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil Field Equipment Manufacturers
Date: April 2011

US Fleet Tracking
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Information
Date: April 2011

Washita Valley Enterprises Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Date: April 2011

Bodycote Thermal Processing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Steel Service Centers
Date: March 2011

Carlisle FoodService Products, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Foodservice and Food Retail Equipment Manufacturing
Date: March 2011

Chaparral Energy , L.L.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Exploration
Date: March 2011

Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation
Midwest City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Date: March 2011

Climacool Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plumbing and HIVAC Equipment
Date: March 2011

Electro Enterprises
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aircraft Equipment Parts and Suppliers
Date: March 2011

Industrial Rubber Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil field Machinery and Equipment
Date: March 2011

KAT Machine Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil field Machinery and Equipment
Date: March 2011

Platinum Manufacturing L.L.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
Date: March 2011

Smart Lines LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Transportation agents and brokers
Date: March 2011

Thermal Specialties
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal heat treating
Date: March 2011

Wall Colmonoy Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aerospace Defense and Parts Manufacturing
Date: March 2011

Affinia Group Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Inductor Manufacturing
Date: February 2011

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Wholesale Distributors
Date: February 2011

ATC Drivetrain
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Date: February 2011

Blastrac
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Blast Cleaning Equipment Manufacturing
Date: February 2011

Blue Bell Creameries LP
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Dairy Product Wholesaler
Date: February 2011

Dale Brown Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Freight Trucking
Date: February 2011

KFOR-TV-DT
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Television Broadcasting
Date: February 2011

Metal Container Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing
Date: February 2011

Terex Roadbuilding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Date: February 2011

The Boldt Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Building Construction
Date: February 2011

Acme Brick Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Construction Materials Manufacturing
Date: January 2011

Applied Industrial Machining
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machinery Manufacturing
Date: January 2011

Farmers Insurance Group
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Insurance Services
Date: January 2011

High Mount Exploration & Production LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Support Activities
Date: January 2011

KF Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Date: January 2011

Lopez Foods Incorporated
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Meat Processing

Trinity Container
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Structural Metal Manufacturing
Date: January 2011

2010 Announcements and Expansions

Aero Components Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Machinery Manufacturing
Date: December 2010

ARINC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services
Date: December 2010

ATC DriveTrain Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Auto Parts Manufacturing
Date: December 2010

Chromally Gas Turbine Corporation
Midwest City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aerospace & Defense Parts Manufacturing
Date: November 2010

CMP Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: November 2010

Malarkey Roofing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Roofing Materials Manufacturing
Date: December 2010

Pelco Inc.
Edmond, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Hardware & Fastener Manufacturing
Date: December 2010

Washita Valley Enterprises Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas
Date: December 2010

Remy Power Products
Edmond, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electrical Products Distribution
Date: November 2010

AAR Aircraft Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Personal Services
Date: October 2010

Amega West Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Personal Services
Date: October 2010

Cameron Surface Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Manufacturing Primary & Fabricated Metal
Date: October 2010

Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Converted Paper Products Manufacturing
Date: October 2010

Consulting Services, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Data Processing Computer Services
Date: October 2010

Dale Brown Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: General Freight Trucking, Local
Date: October 2010

Dolese Bros. Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
Date: October 2010

Ackerman McQueen
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Advertising Agencies
Date: October 2010

AEGIS Food Testing Laboratories of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Inspection & Testing Services
Date: October 2010

Carlisle Foodservice Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Product Manufacturing
Date: October 2010

Expanded Solutions LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Manufacturing
Date: October 2010

Haskell Lemon
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Building Materials Distribution
Date: October 2010

Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Pet Food Manufacturing
Date: October 2010

Timberlake Construction
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial and Heavy Construction
Date: October 2010

W & W Steel Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Manufacturing
Date: October 2010

Nash Finch
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Wholesale Distributors
Date: October 2010

M-D Building Products
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Window & Door Manufacturing
Date: September 2010

Southerland
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Box Spring & Mattress Manufacturing
Date: September 2010

Special Metals Incorporated
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description:Metal & Mineral Wholesaler
Date: September 2010

Vox Printing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Printing
Date: September 2010

Bags Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Packaging and Container Manufacturing
Date: September 2010

Terex Roadbuilding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Manufacturing
Date: August 2010

Thru Tubing Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Oil & Gas Operations
Date: August 2010

Primo Water of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialized Freight Trucking Logistics
Date: August 2010

Renal Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Medical Instrument Mfg
Date: August 2010

Scientific Drilling
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description:Oil & Gas Services
Date: August 2010

The Boeing Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aerospace
Date: August 2010

Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Wood Product Mfg
Date: August 2010

Ozarka Water & Coffee Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialized Freight Trucking
Date: August 2010

KAT Machine, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Machinery Equip Mfg
Date: August 2010

Midwest Wrecking
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Specialty Contracting
Date: August 2010

Penske Truck Leasing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Freight Transportation Logistics
Date: July 2010

Mustang Fuel Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction
Date: July 2010

Nabors Drilling USA, LP
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Well Drilling
Date: July 2010

Advanced Subrogation Resources
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Insurance Claim Processing
Date: July 2010

GMX Resources, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction
Date: July 2010

SupplyOne
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Box Manufacturing
Date: July 2010

Mercer Valve Co., Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Date: July 2010

U.S. Foodservice
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Service Wholesale Distribution
Date: July 2010

Affinia Group, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Inductor Manufacturing
Date: July 2010

International Environmental Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Refrigeration and Heating Equipment
Date: July 2010

North Star Foodservice
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Groceries and Related Products
Date: July 2010

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Gasoline Stations / Distribution
Date: July 2010

Associated Wholesale Grocers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Grocery Merchant Wholesaler
Date: July 2010

Affiliated Computer Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Data Processing/ Corporate Services
Date: June 2010

Cytovance Biologics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Date: June 2010

Land O'Lakes Feed Purina
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Animal Food Manufacturing
Date: June 2010

Letica Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plastics Manufacturing
Date: June 2010

Midwest Trophy / MTM Recognition
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Misc Manufacturing
Date: June 2010

Mobile Mini
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Building Manufacturing
Date: June 2010

Cargill Animal Nutrition
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Animal Food Manufacturing
Date: May 2010

Technogenia Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Misc Mfg
Date: May 2010

AEGIS Food Testing Laboratories of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: May 2010

Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates, P.C.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Date: May 2010

Industrial Rubber
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Field Machinery and Equip Mfg
Date: May 2010

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Drilling Oil & Gas Wells
Date: May 2010

Clean Uniform Company of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Linen & Uniform Supply
Date: April 2010

Climate Master
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Linen & Uniform Supply
Date: April 2010

FIFE Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Measurement Instrument Manufacturing
Date: April 2010

Chaparral Energy LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Energy / Natural Gas Extraction
Date: April 2010

Double D Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: April 2010

Cameron Compression Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Primary Metal Manufacturing / Energy
Date: March 2010

Climate Craft
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
Date: March 2010

Double D Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: March 2010

KFOR-TV-DT
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Television Broadcasting
Date: March 2010

Lopez Foods Incorporated
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Manufacturing
Date: March 2010

Michaelson, Connor, & Boule, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
Date: March 2010

Vision Oil & Gas Services LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction
Date: March 2010

High Mount Exploration & Production LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
Date: March 2010

Trail One, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Truck Trailer Manufacturing
Date: March 2010

AAR Aircraft Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aircraft Maintenance & Repair
Date: February 2010

Downing Wellhead Equipment, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Date: February 2010

Metal Container Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing
Date: February 2010

Windward Petroleum, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesaler
Date: February 2010

Athenian Marble Corp.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2010

ACP Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Date: January 2010

Affinia Group Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Date: January 2010

Beams Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Date: January 2010

Tinker Aerospace Complex
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aviation/Aerospace
Date: January 2010